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Kingfisher Cottage - Country cottage in style of barn conversion with a sunny garden in a small village. Fully modernised while retaining features - fireplace, woodburner, exposed beams. Modern features inc underfloor heating (downstairs), CH radiators upstairs, double oven and ceramic hob, pressurised hot water. The garden provides a lovely setting to relax with a tranquil stream, sun loungers, BBQ, table/chairs, lawn (ideal for children). There are walks, historic houses, Jurassic coast and other places of interest within easy reach. With renowned pubs and restaurants in the area that provide something for everyone - from quaint to modern! With easy access to north coast (Somerset and Devon) and south coast (Jurassic coast of Dorset, Devon etc) and under one hour from Weymouth - site of Olympics 2012 sailing - there are sandy beaches, quiet coves, great walks and more!

Beds are 4 Bedrooms - Sleeps 7 and up to 10 with futons

Bedroom 1 - 1 kingsize Double Bed, 1 Cot

Bedroom 2 - 1 kingsize Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, full size single beds

Bedroom 4 - 1 single Bed

Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 7 - 10 (4 Bedrooms) Plus Cot

Notes on bedrooms:

Bed 1 - King size double bed. En-suite with power shower.

Bed 2 - King size double bed. En-suite with power shower. Has single futon as well

Bed 3 - 2 (3') full size single beds.

Bed 4 - Single bed

Double futon/sofa bed in lounge

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 10

Owner

Tim Adams

Member Since 2011

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Feb 22, 2019

About Tim Adams

Tim & Alison look forward to welcoming you to Kingfisher Cottage.
We meet all our guests on your arrival and will do our best to ensure you have the perfect holiday!
Do email or phone us if you would like any information or have any questions.

Tim Adams purchased this Cottage in 1997

Why Tim Adams chose Yeovil

The cottage has been in our family since built in 1997 and has been lovingly further modernised and updated in recent years.
Fully modernised while retaining features such as fireplace, woodburner, exposed beams as well as oak stairs. Modern features inc underfloor heating (downstairs), CH radiators upstairs, double oven, ceramic hob, pressurised hot water, power showers etc.
With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms as well as large 'farmhouse' kitchen together with large lounge/dining room there is plenty of space for a great holiday.
The garden provides a lovely setting to relax with a tranquil stream, sun loungers, BBQ, table/chairs, lawn (ideal for children) .....
The village has around 35 houses and a lovely church.

What makes this Cottage unique

The cottage is beautifully renovated to provide modern facilities while retaining all its charm.
Chapel Cottage is located in a no through road with only 3 houses beyond - so with almost no traffic in the lane you can truly 'get away from it all'.
Blackford has a lovely church and there are walks, historic houses, Jurassic coast and other places of interest within easy reach. There are renowned pubs and restaurants in the area that provide something for everyone - from quaint to modern!

Entertainment

Outside

Large patio with tables & chairs + 2 loungers as well as decking near stream

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

limited accessibility

Reasonably accessible. All bedrooms are upstairs. Futon double bed in lounge available for large groups.

Notes

Notes on accommodation:
A well-behaved dog is allowed by prior arrangement. Strictly no smoking in the cottage. With stream sensible precautions should be taken with babies/toddlers. Dog or baby sitters often available by arrangement
An online shopping delivery can be accepted on the day of your arrival by arrangement.
Outside:
The sunny garden is mostly laid out to lawns leading down to a tranquil stream. The stream is normally a few inches deep. Apple and other trees provide a wonderful country setting and shade - if required! In front of the cottage is a traditional stone patio facing onto the garden. Tables, chairs, sun loungers, parasols, gas and charcoal BBQs etc are all provided to make your stay a pleasure! With stream sensible precautions should be taken with babies/toddlers. There is driveway parking up to 3 cars and additional space nearby in the lane.
Utility Room:
Washing machine. Tumble dryer facilities
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
Towels & linen are included and will be changed on request after one week or between guests. Cleaning is also weekly on request and between guests.
Other:
French windows lead to the patio & garden from lounge. Back door from kitchen to patio & garden. Underfloor heating & exposed beams. Oak stairs.

House Rules

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

Canceled bookings will not receive a refund

11 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 11

Beautiful place to stay

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Paul C.

This is an idyllic place to stay

We were 4 adults and 3 children so needed plenty of room

The cottage is spacious and well equipped

It was is better than home from home

Staying late October in to November I hoped we would be warm enough

The underfloor heating downstairs was really efficient and upstairs was just as warm

It has 2 lovely en-suite bedrooms and a family bathroom all the showers were spotless and worked well it also has a downstairs loo

The twin and the single bedrooms were also great

We only stayed 5 nights but it was so easy to settle in quickly because everything we needed was there

We didn’t spend much time outside due to the time of year but in the summer the garden would be great the little stream at the rear of the property is very pretty

We used the cottage as a base for sightseeing during half term and

To attend a family wedding

The owners were so accommodating they lent us a tie to replace the one we had forgotten !

I cannot find anything negative about this property

Submitted Nov 5, 2018

Owner's Response:

Many thanks for the kind comments and review! We were delighted to hear it all worked out so well and hope you will visit again if you are in the area...

Very well equipped

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Julian E.

We had a fantastic week,the weather was good ,the owner's were friendly and helpful ,the property was ideal for us ,very well maintained and equally well equipped,providing most things to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing.

Submitted Aug 28, 2018

Amazing!

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Wes F.

This is a superb cottage, very well equipped. Slightly out of the way but that’s what we wanted, peace and quiet other than the birds!

We were made up of two families with young children and the cottage is big enough for everyone to have their own space while plenty of space in or out to come together.

Submitted May 29, 2018

Lovely Family Spot!

5/5

Stayed Jan 2018

Vikram M.Ruislip

We just got back after spending a lovely weekend at the Kingfisher Cottage.

Everything was perfect, lots of room for the family and there was so much in the cottage itself to keep the 4 kids entertained.

We arrived around 9pm on the day of our checkin and Tim & Alison were kind enough to receive our grocery delivery, this helped especially as we had 4 kids under the age of 10.

House is lovely with everything that you’d need at

A Holiday Home.

Perfect Home away from Home!

Submitted Jan 28, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks Vikram. We enjoyed hosting you all and you will be welcome back in the future!

Very comfortable

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Peter W.

Excellent property, spacious, very comfortable, all facilities available and working, owners available if needed.

Great location for local walks plus good base for trips further afield e.g. Wells, Stonehenge, Shaftesbury etc plus excellent attractions at Fleet Air Arm Museum and Haynes Motor Museum for a rainy day.

All in all very good.

Submitted Aug 16, 2017

Excellent location for all the major attractions

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

A large, well laid out and we'll equipped property. Tim and Alison have done their very best to ensure that you have an enjoyable stay and that all of your needs are catered for.

Submitted Aug 8, 2017

1 - 6 of 11

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Yeovil, Somerset, UK

Coast/Beach:

With easy access to north coast (Somerset & Devon) & south coast (Jurassic coast of Dorset, Devon etc) and under one hour driving from Weymouth - site of Olympics 2012 sailing - there are sandy beaches, quiet coves, great walks and more! Includes Lyme Regis, Lulworth Cove, Studland, West Bay, Weston Super Mare, etc. Along the Jurassic coast you can look for fossils, go rock pooling, paddling and swimming. Boat trips & Channel Islands (Guernsey or Jersey) – Condor Seacat runs from Weymouth.

Travel:

Car is highly recommended. Airports in around 1 hour include Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Bournemouth. Airports in around 2 hours include Gatwick & Heathrow

Ferries from Poole, Weymouth. Trains from London Paddington to Castle Cary & Waterloo to Sherborne.

Information pack on arrival with supermarkets and other information. Shops in Sherborne, Yeovil, Wincanton, Castle Cary etc. An online shopping delivery can be accepted on the day of your arrival by arrangement

Availability

Booking Notes:
A well-behaved dog is allowed by prior arrangement. Strictly no smoking in the cottage. 40% of rental fee due on booking to secure booking. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival. Booking form will be provided with full T&C or downloadable from owners website. dorset-somerset-holiday-cottages.co.uk
Changeover Day:
English-speaking owners on arrival & on hand to answer any questions and ensure your stay is pleasurable. Normal changeover is Saturday - other days possible. Check-in is after 2pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is by 10am on the day of departure.
Notes on prices:
Prices from £595 to £1090 per week.
Short breaks are also possible outside peak weeks. Weekend rates are available out of peak season (2 nights minimum normally) - but feel free to contact us whatever your needs!
Weekends can be Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun or Fri/Sat/Sun etc
Check for weekend rates from £300 - £350 for 2 nights or £400 - £450 for 3 nights
EXTRA GUESTS: prices quoted are for up to 7 guests. A double futon in the lounge and single futon in bedroom 2 may also be used if payment is made £15 per person/per night. Maximum 10 guests